The Women’s football team from Spain conquered all odds and beat England 1-0 in a dramatic final in Australia. But right after the game, Spain got themselves into hot soup over a dark controversy. The incident took place in the post match prestation ceremony in the World Cup final. Luis Rubiales the Spanish Federation Chief was seen kissing Jenni Hermoso.

While he has copped a lot of backlash after videos of the incident surfaced. He has denied the incident and has claimed that the kiss happened with full consent. The player however had a different version of events to narrate. When she said that whole act was inexcusable as it was carried out without her consent.

The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, Jorge Ivan Palacio (Colombia), in use of the powers granted by article 51 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC), has decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level. This suspension, which will be effective as of today, is for an initial period of 90 days, pending the disciplinary proceedings opened against Mr. Luis Rubiales on Thursday, FIFA said in a statement.

“The decision adopted by the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has been communicated today to Mr. Luis Rubiales, the RFEF and UEFA for due compliance. FIFA added. “FIFA reiterates its absolute commitment to respect the integrity of all persons and therefore condemns with the utmost vigour any behaviour to the contrary”, FIFA further added.

The Spanish Women’s team also maintained that they would not engage in international matches as long as Rubiales was in power as RFEF Chief. The 23 players of the World Cup winning squad issued a statement along with 32 other squad members in a statement.

While Spain’s campaign was wonderful and they pushed above their weight to win the World Cup final, it was a bitter ending to a sweet campaign that has left a very sour aftertaste in everyone’s mouth.